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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Backend Integration... - **Company:** Healthpartners, Inc - **Location:** Bloomington, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $23,733.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Unit Testing, Code Generation, Software Quality, Databases, Data Security, Programming Tools, Service Design, Service Development Studio, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, SOAPAPI, Backend, Data Layers, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Non-relational Database, Intersystems, Code Restructuring, Legacy Systems - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glxj3f ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. Three (3) years of experience developing backend services and APIs. Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot. Experience integrating with legacy systems and complex data layers. Experience designing and consuming REST and/or SOAP services. Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to improve developer productivity, code quality, or documentation. Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases. Ability to work across multiple languages and platforms. Ability and willingness to learn IRIS/ObjectScript concepts and proprietary tools. Participation in a rotating on call schedule. Preferred Qualifications: Experience integrating with InterSystems IRIS or similar nontraditional databases. Experience designing or using agentic AI workflows (e.g., AI agents for code generation, refactoring assistance, test creation, or knowledge extraction from legacy systems). Familiarity with integrating AI tools into enterprise development workflows, including prompt engineering, guardrails, and humanintheloop validation. Experience working with and/or modernizing legacy systems Experience with containerized or cloud-based platforms. Familiarity with healthcare or insurance systems. Experience using AI assisted development tools for productivity and code quality. ## Description HealthPartners is currently hiring a Software Engineer - Backend Integration & Modernization. This role primarily supports the healthcare claims domain, with future involvement in the administrative systems platform. It focuses on modern service development and system integration, connecting IRIS-based core platforms with modern APIs, services, and user experiences. The engineer works primarily in Java and Spring Boot, and partners closely with IRIS/ObjectScript developers to modernize integrations, convert legacy interfaces, and establish consistent service patterns. In addition to core software development responsibilities, this role supports the integration of AIassisted tools into enterprise development workflows. The focus is on applying AI within established prompts, guardrails, and humanintheloop validation to enhance development efficiency and understanding of complex systems, while maintaining strong engineering judgment and handson development practices. The ideal candidate enjoys working at the intersection of modern and legacy systems and understands that modernization is incremental rather than a full rewrite. The role also includes learning and working in ObjectScript. This is a newly created role reporting to the Director of Healthplan Administrative Systems. The position is part of a fifty-three-person department and will be one of fifteen direct reports, working alongside Developers, Engineers, Scrum Masters, and Managers., This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work primarily remotely, with occasional onsite presence required for meetings or workgroup sessions., Design and implement backend services that integrate modern applications with IRIS based systems. Modernize existing interfaces while preserving business correctness and performance. Define and follow standard API and service design patterns. Partner with IRIS/ObjectScript engineers to ensure proper data access and transaction handling. Perform unit and integration testing; support system and end-user testing. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to integrations and services. Contribute to documentation and shared development standards. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. ### Minimum Education Required Bachelor Degree ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)